East Bay Community Action Program
East Bay Community Action Program is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Rhode Island and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Newport, Riverside, Barrington, East Providence, and Middletown. In 2025 it served 10,682 patients, down 1.4% from 10,834 in 2024. 7.1% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 9.1% across Rhode Island health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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10,682Patients served, 2025
7.1%of patients uninsured
46.3%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$2,325Total accrued cost per patient
$475Cost per visit
East Bay Community Action Program compared with Rhode Island and the nation, 2025
| Measure | East Bay Community Action Program | Rhode Island health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 27.3% | 27.3% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 13.9% | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 77.6% | 87.0% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 7.1% | 9.1% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 46.3% | 50.4% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 19.2% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 27.3% | 29.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $2,325 | $1,509 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $475 | $403 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 65.2% | 61.4% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 56.5% | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 57.2% | 61.8% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 71.0% | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 66.6% | 67.2% | 75.3% |
| Childhood immunization status | 18.2% | 43.5% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 85.6% | 85.3% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 84.7% | 79.5% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,687 |
| Dental | 2,491 |
| Mental health | 1,968 |
| Total clinic visits | 52,237 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,682 | $2,325 | 7.1% | 46.3% |
| 2024 | 10,834 | $2,163 | 9.4% | 45.6% |
| 2023 | 10,408 | $2,311 | 8.1% | 49.5% |
| 2022 | 10,625 | $2,217 | 10.9% | 48.6% |
| 2021 | 9,961 | $2,181 | 16.0% | 46.9% |
| 2020 | 9,766 | – | 16.6% | 44.7% |
| 2019 | 10,598 | – | 22.9% | 33.7% |
| 2018 | 10,543 | – | 8.7% | 54.8% |
| 2017 | 11,003 | – | 13.7% | 53.2% |
| 2016 | 10,379 | – | 19.2% | 52.5% |
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